F. Assessment Date

The PCAP administration will take place between March 30 and May 1, 2026.

  • Select and enter the first date on which the assessment will be administered at the school.
  • Enter a second assessment date, to be used in the event that a makeup session is necessary or multiple assessment sessions are required.
    Note: If more than two sessions are required at the school, CMEC does not need to be informed of further assessment session dates.
  • Indicate every date for which the school will be closed during the PCAP administration window.

The PCAP takes approximately three hours to administer.

ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 
ACTIVITY  TIMING 
Setting up assessment room and logging in to each assessment-designated device At least 30 minutes (before students’ arrival and depending on number of students)
Assigning students to their devices, reading instructions from script, preparing for Part 1 20 minutes
Part 1 of PCAP (cognitive)

45 minutes

Note: If students need more time, they may be provided with 15 additional minutes. (This extra time does not include the additional time that can be requested as an accommodation.)
Optional short break Up to 30 minutes
Preparing for Part 2 5 to 10 minutes
Part 2 of PCAP (cognitive)

45 minutes

Note: If students need more time, they may be provided with 15 additional minutes. (This extra time does not include the additional time that can be requested as an accommodation.)
Optional break  Short break or lunch break (depending on school schedule)
Part 3 of PCAP (Student Questionnaire) 30 minutes
Total  2.5 to 3.5 hours
When selecting the assessment date, please note the following:
  • All three parts [(Part 1 (cognitive), Part 2 (cognitive), and Part 3 (Student Questionnaire)] are recommended to be administered to students on the same day, with a short break in between, as indicated in the timetable above. If required, Part 3 (Student Questionnaire) may be administered after lunch or on the next day.
  • If more than one class is selected to participate in PCAP in your school, or if you do not have enough devices to assess all the students in one session, the school will have to schedule multiple sessions (preferably on consecutive school days).
  • If the student participation rate is below 85 percent, a makeup session will be necessary. To determine if a makeup session is needed, complete the online Student Tracking Form. Please aim to schedule the makeup for the day following the last planned session.